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May 26, 1979 was the 146th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 26, 1979 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 26, 1979, who was born and died on May 26, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 26, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Reunited by Peaches & Herb), movies (e.g. Stalker, directed by Andrei Tarkovsky), TV series (e.g. Carga Pesada) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 26th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 26, 1979?
- May 26, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 26, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 26, 1979?
- May 26, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 26, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- May 26, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 26, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- May 26, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 26, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 26, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 26, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 26, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on May 26, 1979?
What day of the week was May 26, 1979?
May 26, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 146th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 26, 1979 can also be written as 5/26/1979 in the US and as 26/5/1979 in UK and Europe.
May 26, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 26, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 26th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 26, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 26, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1979 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on May 26, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:17 am and setting at 09:47 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1979.
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Who was born on May 26, 1979?
Famous people born on May 26, 1979:
![Elisabeth Harnois]()
Elisabeth HarnoisAmerican actress.
- Jonny Wilkinson
Jonny wilkinson is a retired english rugby player known for his exceptional skill as a fly-half and for his match-winning drop goal in the...
- Ashley Massaro
American model and professional wrestler.
- Mehmet Okur
Turkish basketball player.
- Amanda Bauer
Astronomer known for her work on galaxy evolution.
- Natalya Nazarova
Russian sprinter.
- Jessica Goldapple
- Janny Sikazwe
- Abdulsalam Jumaa
- Hüseyin Çimşir
- Jonas Reckermann
- Aleksej Markov
Whose famous birthday is on May 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 26th:
![Lauryn Hill]()
Lauryn HillLauryn hill is a grammy-winning r&b singer known for her powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics.
![Helena Bonham Carter]()
Helena Bonham CarterHelena bonham carter is an english actress known for her versatile and eccentric roles in films such as 'fight club', 'the king's speech',...
![Pam Grier]()
Pam GrierPam grier is an american actress known for her roles in iconic 1970s blaxploitation films such as 'coffy' and 'foxy brown'.
![Corinne Le Poulain]()
Corinne Le PoulainFrench actress on stage, film, and tv, niece of jean le poulain.
![James Arness]()
James ArnessAmerican actor best known for his tv series, "gunsmoke," 1955-1975.
![Peter Cushing]()
Peter CushingEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Peggy Lee]()
Peggy LeeAmerican singer, songwriter and arranger.
![Margaret Colin]()
Margaret ColinActress (independence day: three men & a baby).
![Nicki Aycox]()
Nicki AycoxNicki Aycox is an actress who has appeared in various TV shows and movies.
![Doug Hutchison]()
Doug HutchisonAmerican actor.
May 26, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 10 months old,
or 538 months and 24 days old,
or 2342 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16400 days old,
if you were born on May 26, 1979.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1979?
There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 26, 1979.
May 26, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 26, 1979:
![George Brent]()
George BrentActor (baby face.
What famous deaths happened on May 26th?
Famous deaths on May 26th:
![Ray Liotta]()
Ray LiottaAmerican actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.
![Art Linkletter]()
Art LinkletterCanadian entertainer.
![Jean Constantin]()
Jean ConstantinFrench singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs.
![Sharon Lynn]()
Sharon LynnActress (way out west big broadcast), dies aged 53.
- Cybele
Ancient Phrygian and Greek goddess associated with nature, fertility, and the Great Mother.
- Phinneas Newborn
Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.
- Fount Haines
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
- Adamae Davis
Renowned jazz singer and performer.
- Zeki Velidi Togan
Renowned historian known for his works on Turkic history.
- Samuel Pepys
Samuel Pepys was an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament who is most famous for the detailed diary he kept for a decade,...
May 26, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 26, 1979:
- Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
- Georgia - National Day
- Poland - Mother's Day
- Australia - National Sorry Day
Saints celebrated on May 26, 1979:
- Saint Germain of Paris
- Saint William of Aquitaine
- Saint Simitrius
- Saint Philip Neri (died 1595)
- Saint Lambert (d.1154)
- Saint Berenger (died 1093)
May 26, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 26, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 26, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 26, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Village People - In The Navy
- Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out
- Wings - Goodnight Tonight
May 26, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 26, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
- M - Pop Muzik
- Blondie - Sunday Girl
- Boney M - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
- Roxy Music - Dance Away
May 26, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1979 was I Wanna Be With You by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 26, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Isley Brothers - I Wanna Be With You
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- Raydio - You Can't Change That
- G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
- McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
May 26, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 26, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Stalker
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Andrei Tarkovsky
Starring: Alisa Freyndlikh, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Nikolay Grinko
Country: United States of America
The Muppet Movie
Release year: 1979
Directed by: James Frawley
Starring: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Country: United States of America
My Brilliant Career
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Gillian Armstrong
Starring: Judy Davis, Sam Neill, Wendy Hughes, Robert Grubb
Ernesto
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Salvatore Samperi
Starring: Michele Placido, Renato Salvatori, Virna Lisi, Lara Wendel, Turi Ferro, Gisela Hahn, Concha Velasco, Martin Halm, Miranda Nocelli, Francisco Marsò
Country: Italy
Org
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Fernando Birri
Starring: Terence Hill, Jean-Luc Godard, Glauber Rocha, Roberto Rossellini, Lidija Juracik, Julio García Espinosa, Herbert Marcuse, Nolika Pareda, Francesco Di Giacomo (II), Jonas Mekas, Isaac Twen Obu, Pietro Santalamazza
Country: Italy
May 26, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 26, 1979 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Carga Pesada
Release year: 1979
Thundercloud
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Talon Clemow
Love Thy Neighbour in Australia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: William G. Stewart
Bedtime Stories
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Worzel Gummidge
Release year: 1979
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
May 26, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 26, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Mommie Dearest
By: Christina Crawford
Mommie Dearest, a memoir and expose by Christina Crawford (adopted daughter of Joan Crawford), is written by Christina Crawford. The book depicts Christina's childhood as well as her relationship with her mother.
The Powers That Be
By: David Halberstam
David Halberstam's powerful account of "The Powers That Be", which is brimming with the conflicts, personalities, and ambitions that changed the media from something that just followed the news to something that created it, is riveting.
The Culture Of Narcissism
By: Christopher Lasch
Christopher Lasch was clear when The Culture of Narcissism first appeared. He had identified something very important: What was happening to American society after the decline of
Good As Gold
By: Joseph Heller
Bruce Gold, a Jewish, middle-aged professor of English literature, is on the verge of a great career in politics. It's not too soon as Gold longs for it.
May 26, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 26, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Adventure
Space
Aim for the Ace!
Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)
Football
Who was the US President on May 26, 1979?
On May 26, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1979?
On May 26, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 26, 1979?
On May 26, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 26th?
May 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 26th, such as:
- 2019 - May 2019 kathmandu bombings - four people were killed and seven more were injured in three explosions that occurred in kathmandu, nepal. police suspect a maoist splinter organization may be responsible.
- 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: many more properties destroyed by kilauea's continuing eruption.
- 2017 - 2017 minya attack, gunmen open fire upon buses carrying coptic christians, minya governorate in egypt. at least 28 people were killed and dozens more were injured. according to state media, the egyptian air force attacked militant camps in eastern libya as a retaliation for the minya attack.
What happened in 1979?
1979 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Coup in Central African Republic: David Dacko overthrows Emperor Bokassa I
- Jose E dod Santos becomes President of Angola
- 100,000 demonstrate in Bonn against nuclear energy
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What was the calendar for May 1979?
May 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
